Spectacular views part of the golf experience at Golden
The Golden Golf and Country Club in British Columbia has been considered a "hidden gem" by many golfers familiar with this area. Located in an area known for its skiing resorts yet a small town feel, the golf club started out as a nine-hour course before expansion in 1993. But, overall, the nines blend together exceptionally well, staff writer Andrew Penner reports, and a first-time visitor would likely never guess that it was two different architects.
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A hardy lot, the Scots: eaters of haggis; drinkers of powerful distillates; wearers of kilts; and players of links golf.
... full article »Deer Creek North: Challenging You in a Distinctly Different Way
Deer Creek North is known as " THE JEWEL" of Durham region. Situated only a few minutes north of the city of Ajax, Deer Creek opened 18 holes for play in 1988.
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The first thing you notice when you pull in past the gates and onto the neatly manicured grounds of this beautiful British Columbian golf facility is the name given to the short road leading up to the clubhouse. Intended to honor one of the first participants of the Air Canada Championship, the PGA event held annually at this Arnold Palmer-designed gem located just north of Vancouver, Payne Stewart Drive; is just one of the ways Northview remembers the professional killed in a tragic plane crash just two years ago.
... full article »Lindsay Service's Charity Golf Tournament to Aid Brain Tumor Research
On Friday, at The Metcalfe Golf and Country Club in Ontario, Canada, a golf tournament is being held and all proceeds are being donated to the Cancer Center for brain tumor research. Lindsay who is 20 years old was diagnosed with a brain tumor in October last year and had to undergo major surgery.
... full article »Falcon Lake Golf Course: Great Golf In Canada's Cottage Country
The Canadian Shield is a landmass like no other. Granite bulges out of the ground haphazardly, often stretching out for miles. In between these giant mounds of rock, numerous clear-water lakes glisten against shorelines decorated with spruce and carpeted with mossy slopes.
... full article »Trickle Creek Golf Resort: Great Golf In The Kootenays
Kimberly, B.C. - After eighty years of blasting rock and hauling ore out of the Sullivan mine, (the majority of which is located underneath the quaint little town of Kimberly, British Columbia) the gates to the mine will permanently close. On December 21st, 2001, this gigantic cavity beneath the earth will become a desolate cavern visited only by tourists. Although many local residents will be forced to alter their tour of duty and relocate to other mines, many (at least the golf ball striking kind) will opt to stay and retire to the lush fairways of the nearby links. After all, Trickle Creek, the only golf course in British Columbia to receive a 4 ½ star rating from Golf Digest, offers world-class golf right on their doorstep.
... full article »Annandale Golf and Country Club: Nestled in the Valley of Duffin's Creek
Annandale Golf and Country Club is nestled in beautiful valley of Duffin's Creek in the town of Ajax, Ontario. This is not a very long course but can bring challenge because of its great design.
... full article »Golden Golf Club: Memorable Golf In The Columbia Valley
In the early part of June, just before the good folks in Golden shore up for the spring runoff, a perfect "7" appears within the snow melt atop the Golden peak named, interestingly enough, Mt. Seven. Each year Mother Nature ensures this snowy "7" mystically appears. However, after two or three weeks of spring, it vanishes. Fortunately for you, your memories of the Golden Golf Club will last much longer.
... full article »Golf In Edmonton: Always a Quality Course Nearby
Heading up to Edmonton on the raceway (a.k.a. Highway #2), most golfers find themselves slowing down a tad when passing by the Wolf Creek Golf Resort just north of Red Deer. Many Alberta golfers are familiar with "The Wolf" and its rustic elegance and Scottish charm. Just like Jasper, Banff, and Kananaskis, "The Wolf" is on the forefront when the subject turns to top-notch golf venues in Alberta. However, with a final destination one-hour north to Alberta's capital, there are other top-notch golfing options closer by when golf is on your mind.
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